Merida, Leyte

Merida is a 4th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 25,326 people in 5,622 households.

Barangays

Merida is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.

Benabaye Cabaliwan Calunangan Calunasan Cambalong Can-unzo Canbantug Casilda Lamanoc Libas Libjo

Lundag Mahalit Mahayag Masumbang Poblacion Puerto Bello San Isidro San Jose Macario Tubod Mat-e

Education

The town is composed of five high schools which Merida Vocational School was being annexed by nearby barangay: MVS Calunangan, MVS Puerto Bello , MVS Minesite and Libas National High School.The main campus is located in Greenheights District just a meters away from the Municipal Hall.

Head Officials

• Mrs. Elena B. Dela Cerna , Principal III
• Mr. Lamitz T. Panares , Administrative Officer
• Mr. Alex Tila-on , Head Teacher III
• Mr. Noel Del Pilar , Head Teacher I

Student Leaders

This includes the following student leaders of the School's Student Government:

• Pamela Gica (2007-2008)
• Geremae Bioco (2008-2009)
• Vinze Neon Mojado(2009-2010)
• Radley Wynne Rosal(2010-2011)
• Grace Cillado (2011-2012)

Vocational Courses

Merida Vocational School is known for its skills development program which opens a variety of courses such as the following:

• Drafting Technology
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Garments
• SMAW Welding
• Furniture and Cabinet Making
• Building Construction
• Automotive Servicing
• Building-Wiring Installation.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information

Coordinates: 10°54′40″N 124°32′10″E / 10.911°N 124.536°E / 10.911; 124.536